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Governor Carney Signs Fiscal Year 2019 Budget and Supplemental Appropriation

Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2018

Cements $4.2 billion state budget with $49 million supplemental appropriation for one-time bonuses   DOVER, Del. – On Thursday, Governor John Carney signed Senate Bill 235 – the Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriation Act. This budget, which received final passage by the General Assembly this week, provides a balanced $4.2 billion financial plan that makes investments […]



Statements from Governor Carney and Secretary of State Bullock on the Completed Federal Review of Wilmington Port Agreement

Department of State | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | The Economy | Date Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock on Thursday issued the following statements on completion of the federal review of a deal to expand the Port of Wilmington, done by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), a panel comprised of military, homeland security, and federal law […]



Governor Carney’s Statement on General Assembly Passage of House Bill 346 – Student Loan Relief for Educators in High-Needs Areas

Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the General Assembly’s passage of the High Needs Educator Student Loan Payment Program, which offers student loan relief for educators in high-needs schools and subject areas: “All Delaware children deserve a high-quality education. To deliver on that promise, we need to support […]



Governor Carney Signs “Red Flag” Legislation

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2018

HS 1 for HB 222 allows courts to issue a lethal violence protection order when citizens pose a danger to self or others DOVER, Del. – On Wednesday, Governor John Carney signed House Substitute 1 for HB 222 into law surrounded by members of the General Assembly of both parties, law enforcement, and advocates for gun safety. This […]



Governor Carney’s Statement on General Assembly Passage of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 26, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued the following statement on the General Assembly’s passage of the $4.2 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2019: “Delawareans rightly expect us to pass a balanced budget, to work together to protect taxpayer dollars, and make investments that will move our state forward. We have more […]






  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Carney Signs Fiscal Year 2019 Budget and Supplemental Appropriation

Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2018

Cements $4.2 billion state budget with $49 million supplemental appropriation for one-time bonuses   DOVER, Del. – On Thursday, Governor John Carney signed Senate Bill 235 – the Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriation Act. This budget, which received final passage by the General Assembly this week, provides a balanced $4.2 billion financial plan that makes investments […]



Statements from Governor Carney and Secretary of State Bullock on the Completed Federal Review of Wilmington Port Agreement

Department of State | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | The Economy | Date Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock on Thursday issued the following statements on completion of the federal review of a deal to expand the Port of Wilmington, done by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), a panel comprised of military, homeland security, and federal law […]



Governor Carney’s Statement on General Assembly Passage of House Bill 346 – Student Loan Relief for Educators in High-Needs Areas

Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the General Assembly’s passage of the High Needs Educator Student Loan Payment Program, which offers student loan relief for educators in high-needs schools and subject areas: “All Delaware children deserve a high-quality education. To deliver on that promise, we need to support […]



Governor Carney Signs “Red Flag” Legislation

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2018

HS 1 for HB 222 allows courts to issue a lethal violence protection order when citizens pose a danger to self or others DOVER, Del. – On Wednesday, Governor John Carney signed House Substitute 1 for HB 222 into law surrounded by members of the General Assembly of both parties, law enforcement, and advocates for gun safety. This […]



Governor Carney’s Statement on General Assembly Passage of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 26, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued the following statement on the General Assembly’s passage of the $4.2 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2019: “Delawareans rightly expect us to pass a balanced budget, to work together to protect taxpayer dollars, and make investments that will move our state forward. We have more […]